{"product_id":"large-megalodon-sharks-tooth-otodus-megalodon","title":"Large Megalodon Sharks Tooth (Otodus megalodon)","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn impressive fossil tooth from the enormous prehistoric shark \u003cem\u003eOtodus megalodon\u003c\/em\u003e, discovered on the island of Java, Indonesia. This substantial example measures approximately 13 cm along its longest dimension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tooth displays warm tan and brown enamel crossed by distinctive dark mineral lines. Much of the broad root remains intact, while fine serrations can still be seen along both cutting edges. Natural wear, cracks and small areas of loss reflect the tooth’s long burial and fossilisation within the surrounding sediment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMegalodon\u003c\/em\u003e lived between approximately 23 and 3.6 million years ago and was one of the largest predatory sharks known from the fossil record. Its large, serrated teeth were adapted for cutting through the flesh and bone of marine mammals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA sizeable and characterful Indonesian Megalodon tooth that would make an impressive centrepiece for a fossil or natural-history collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBentang Formation of West Java\u003cbr\u003eMiocene\u003cbr\u003e10 million years old\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasures approximately 13cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Fossil Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56389740724603,"sku":"465","price":375.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0605\/1584\/4269\/files\/MegalodonTooth465-8862.jpg?v=1787506411","url":"https:\/\/thefossilshop.co.uk\/products\/large-megalodon-sharks-tooth-otodus-megalodon","provider":"The Fossil Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}